Every family has its unique problems; each is different and challenging in its own way. This Family Sunday, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung shares about the dysfunctional family of Abraham’s son, Isaac, to highlight the importance of discipleship within the home.

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創世記 Genesis 27

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1. Start with a prayer

2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)

• Share a time when you tried to achieve something good but used the wrong approach. What happened?

3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)

• Read the passage. What specific attitudes or actions in Isaac, Rebekah, Esau, and Jacob showed dysfunction in their family?
• What does this passage reveal about the difference between God’s will and human desires?

4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)

• In what ways do you see tendencies of favoritism, manipulation, or selfishness in your own heart?
• Do you sometimes justify wrong methods to achieve what you believe is right or “from God”? What does that reveal about your trust in Him?

5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)

• What is one specific step you can take this week to align your decisions with God’s truth rather than your flesh?
• How can you practice fairness, integrity, and godliness in your relationships within your family?

6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)

• Praise the Heavenly Father for being a perfect and faithful God despite the brokenness of human families. Thank Him that even when families are marked by sin, favoritism, and failure, His purposes still prevail. Rejoice that He lovingly invites you into a journey of discipleship where He patiently teaches, corrects, and transforms your heart according to His will.
• Repent for the times you have chosen your own ways over God’s ways—whether through favoritism, manipulation, selfish desires, or disobedience. Ask for forgiveness for trying to achieve good outcomes through sinful methods and for prioritizing temporary or worldly things over spiritual truths. Pray that you may learn to trust God’s process, walk in integrity, and obey Him fully in every area of your life.

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The Bible says that God wants to bless those who fear and follow Him. This Family Sunday, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung draws from Psalm 128 to show how God delights in blessing us, so we may become channels of blessing for others.

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詩篇 Psalm 128

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1. Start with a prayer

2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)
• Growing up, what did you observe about how faith (or lack of it) affected your household atmosphere?

3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)
• Read the passage. What is the connection between the fear of the Lord, work, and the enjoyment of its fruit?
• How does the flow of God’s blessing from the individual to the family and then to the nation impact how you view the importance of family as the basic unit of society?

4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)
• How would you honestly describe your current fear of the Lord (e.g., deep, growing, stagnant, or inconsistent)? Where is this rooted?
• How is your walk with God currently affecting your home (e.g., brings peace, growth, tension, or spiritual dryness)? Why?

5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)
• What is one specific area this week where you will intentionally walk in the fear of the Lord rather than convenience or comfort?
• What is one intentional way you can become a channel of blessing to someone in your family, Life Group, or community this coming week?

6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)
• Praise the Heavenly Father for being a generous and faithful God who delights in blessing His people. Thank Him that the fear of the Lord leads not to bondage but to joy, fruitfulness, and lasting impact. Celebrate that His blessings do not stop with one person but overflow to families, generations, and even nations. Thank Him for the gift of work, the privilege of family, and the calling to become channels of His grace for others.
• Repent for the times you have lived casually before God, choosing convenience over obedience and comfort over reverence. Ask for forgiveness for the moments when you pursued blessings apart from the Blesser, or when your attitudes, words, and actions blocked the flow of God’s grace to your family and others. Confess areas where fear of people, fear of loss, or pride replaced the fear of the Lord, and ask God to realign your heart with holy reverence and humble obedience.

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Previously, our Family Sunday messages emphasized the role of parents in successful Family Discipleship. This time, the focus shifts to the role of the children, as Rev. Jeremiah Cheung shares how children can honor their parents by learning valuable lessons from their elders.

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箴言 Proverbs 1:8-9

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1. Start with a prayer

2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)
• Looking back, what is one thing you now appreciate about your parents that you might not have valued before?

3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)
• Read the passage. How does the Bible connect wisdom with both knowledge and love? Why is wisdom from the Lord different from knowledge alone?
• What does it mean biblically to “honor” your parents beyond outward obedience or financial support?

4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)
• Do your words and actions more often bring joy or pain to your parents’ hearts? What specific examples can you recall?
• Examine yourself: Do you truly value and respect your parents as precious, or do you sometimes take them for granted?

5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)
• What is one way you can show respect for your parents’ opinion this week, even if you disagree? (Can be biological and/or spiritual parents)
• How can you intentionally bring joy and honor to your parents this month? (Can be biological and/or spiritual parents)

6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)
• Praise the Heavenly Father for giving us the blessing of family and for placing parents in our lives to guide us with wisdom and love. Thank Him for showing us what true honor looks like through Christ, who submitted to His will and became obedient even to death on the cross. Rejoice that Jesus wore the crown of thorns so we may become crowns of glory and joy, bringing honor first to Him and then to our parents.
• Repent for the times you have been a thorn to your parents instead of a crown. Ask for forgiveness from both God and your parents for when you have disrespected their instructions, caused them sorrow by your actions, or failed to see them as precious gifts from God. Pray that you may cleanse your heart of pride and selfishness, and that you may be teachable in walking in humility, respect, and love so that your life may reflect His wisdom and bring joy to both your earthly parents and our Heavenly Father.

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Parents are a child’s first teachers and disciplers, so how should we teach them the right way? This Family Sunday, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung uses the word EQUIP to help us discover five essential principles that parents can use to raise their children in the Lord.

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箴言 Proverbs 22:6

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1. Start with a prayer

2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)
• What’s one encouragement you received as a child that you still remember today?

3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)
• Read Proverbs 22. What does it mean to “train up a child in the way he should go” in verse 6?
• Why is the home environment so crucial in shaping a child’s future, both in character and calling?

4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)
• Do you intentionally try to understand your family member’s unique personality and needs, or do you often default to assumptions and expectations? Where does this response come from?
• How open and safe is your home (or your presence) for honest conversation, forgiveness, and emotional connection?

5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)
• In what ways have you encouraged or discouraged someone close to you (maybe through your words, reactions, or silence)? This week, how can you specifically and sincerely encourage a child/someone you can influence in your life?
• What is one step you can take to create space for deeper understanding and intimacy in your home?

6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)
• Praise the Heavenly Father for being the perfect Parent—full of wisdom, patience, and love. Thank Him for entrusting you with children—whether biologically or those you mentor—and for giving His Word to guide how we equip them. Rejoice that God knows each child by name, that He designed them fearfully and wonderfully, and that He lovingly walks with us as we raise them to reflect His image.
• Repent for the times you have neglected to equip your biological and spiritual family according to God’s ways—by being overly controlling, dismissive, absent, or reactive. Ask forgiveness for failing to include God in your parenting plans or for speaking harshly instead of encouragingly. Pray for a heart that listens, a home that nurtures, and a parenting posture that leads your children closer to Christ.

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在猶太文化，「示瑪」 是猶太人 家庭信仰的宣言。在這個家庭主日，張牧師鼓勵各家庭在家中刻意營造屬靈的氛圍，透過日常生活的行為，向家人展現他們的信心。

In Jewish culture, “Shema” is the declaration of faith for Jewish families. On this Family Sunday, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung invites us to intentionally create a spiritual atmosphere at home—living out our faith and setting an example for our family members through our actions and behaviors in daily life.

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申命記 Deuteronomy 6:1-9

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1. Start with a prayer

2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)
• Can you share a moment when a family member’s words or actions helped shape your faith or character?

3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)
• Read the passage. What does it mean to love God with all your heart, soul, and strength? How is this different from simply feeling love for God?
• Why is it crucial for families to be intentional in teaching the next generation about God? What are the dangers of neglecting this responsibility?

4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)
• Be honest: In what ways have you been influenced more by the world’s values than by God’s truth?
• What challenges or fears do you face when it comes to spiritually conversing or leading/discipling your family?

5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)
• How well are you modeling a love for God in your family relationships? Would your family members say they see your love for God in your actions? Why or why not? How can you model godly love and obedience starting this week?
• How can you create intentional and organic moments to share and teach biblical truths within your family?

6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)
• Praise the Heavenly Father for being our one true God who remains faithful through generations. Thank Him for giving us families as a place to grow in faith and for entrusting us with the responsibility of passing down His truth. Rejoice in His Word that guides us in love and obedience, shaping our hearts and the hearts of those who come after us.
• Repent for the times you have neglected the responsibility of teaching and modeling God’s truth within your family. Ask for forgiveness for allowing the world’s influences to shape your priorities more than God’s Word. Pray that you may turn your heart fully to Him, loving Him with all your heart, soul, and strength, so that the next generation may see and follow His ways.

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We who live in this modern age enjoy an era of technological progress, but many find their hearts increasingly dissatisfied because we’re in a spiritual war. In this constantly changing world, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung urges us to look to Jesus, for He is the only one who can meet the needs of every generation.

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路加福音 Luke 2:42-52

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1. Start with a prayer

2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)
• Share your observations on the challenges facing different generations spiritually today.

3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)
• Read the passage. How does Jesus’ sense of identity in relation to the Father help you understand your own identity as a child of God? Provide verses that inform who you are in Christ.
• Identify ways that culture affects you and if this aligns with the Biblical Truth.

4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)
• In what areas of your life (mentally, physically, spiritually, or relationally) are you failing to grow? How have you been choosing maturity over remaining stagnant?
• How do you respond to authority in your life—whether from parents, leaders, or God? Do you struggle with obedience? What encourages and hinders you from doing so?

5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)
• How can you actively pursue growth in maturity in all aspects of life, and what opportunities can you seek this week to develop in these areas?
• How can you help the church better connect with the younger generation, ensuring that we embrace their ideas and creativity while upholding Biblical Truth?

6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)
• Praise the Heavenly Father for sending Jesus as the perfect example who fulfilled the needs of all generations. Thank Him for reminding us of our identity as His children, for guiding us toward maturity, and for showing us the beauty of obedience through Christ. Rejoice in the truth that, no matter the generational challenges we face, God’s Word remains the foundation that shapes our lives and our relationships with one another.
• Repent for the times you have forgotten your true identity in Christ and allowed the world’s confusion to define you. Ask for forgiveness for resisting the call to grow in maturity and for failing to trust God-ordained authority. Pray that you would turn away from worldly influences and cultural pressures that do not align with Biblical truth, and seek the humility to obey God in all aspects of life.

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Ang tunay na kaligayahan ng isang pamilya ay nagmumula sa Diyos. Sa linggong ito, ibabahagi ni Rev. Mike Cariño na ang masayang tahanan ay nakaugat sa pag-asa at pagmamahal na kaloob ng ating Panginoon.

The true joy of a family comes from God. This week, Rev. Mike Cariño reminds us that a happy home is rooted in hope and love, which are gifts from our Lord.

Basahin sa Bibliya

Philippians 1-4

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1. Magdasal bilang panimula.

2. Engage with one another (15-30 mins)
• Magbahagi ng isang expectation mo sa iyong pamilya na nabigo ka. Paano mo ito hinarap?

3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)
• Basahin ang mga talata. Paano humahantong ang pag-place ng hope sa Diyos sa isang masayang family life? Bakit mahalaga ang pagtitiwala sa Diyos sa harap ng kawalan ng katiyakan? 
• Maghanap ng mga halimbawa sa Bible na nagpapahiwatig kung ano ang itsura ng healthy at hindi healthy na mga boundaries at joy sa pamilya. 

4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)
• Gaano mo kadalas sinusubukang kontrolin ang mga sitwasyon o mga tao sa iyong pamilya sa halip na magtiwala sa Diyos sa mga bagay na hindi mo kontrolado?
• Mayroon ka bang sama ng loob, bitterness, o hindi pagpapatawad sa iyong puso sa kahit sino man sa pamilya mo na maaaring humahadlang sayo na makaranas ng kagalakan? Paano ka naglalagay ng healthy boundaries upang mas mahalin mo ang iyong pamilya?

5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)
• Sa mga sandali ng pagkabalisa o kawalan ng katiyakan, anong mga pagkilos ang maaari mong gawin upang palayain ang kontrol at ilagay ang iyong pag-asa sa Diyos?
• Paano mo maipapakita ang pagmamahal sa iyong pamilya sa pamamagitan ng pagsasaalang-alang sa kanilang emotions, at anong mga boundaries ang kailangan mong ilagay upang mapanatili ang isang healthy at joyful na relasyon?

6. Maglaan ng oras para sa pagdadasal (20-30 mins)
• Purihin ang Diyos sa pagiging tunay na pinagmumulan ng kagalakan na higit sa ating mga kalagayan at relasyon. Magpasalamat sa Kanya sa kaloob na pamilya at sa kagalakang dulot ng pagtitiwala sa Kanya. Magalak sa Kanyang pag-ibig na nagbubuklod sa atin, at para sa kapayapaang ibinibigay Niya kapag inilalagay natin ang ating pag-asa at pagtitiwala sa Kanya.
• Magsisi para sa mga panahong umasa ka sa mga tao o mga pangyayari upang magdulot sa iyo ng kagalakan, sa halip na mahanap ang iyong tunay na kasiyahan kay Kristo. Humingi ng kapatawaran sa pagsisikap na kontrolin ang mga sitwasyon o iba, sa halip na magtiwala sa Diyos sa mga resulta. Ipanalangin na linisin ng Diyos ang iyong puso ng sama ng loob, hinanakit, o hindi pagpapatawad, at tulungan kang linangin ang puso ng pasasalamat at pagmamahal sa iyong mga relasyon, lalo na sa loob ng iyong pamilya.

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